Creamy Turkey & Wild Rice Soup
Easy, thick, creamy, and loaded with tender chunks of veggies and turkey, this Creamy Turkey & Wild Rice Soup is a keeper! Ready in no time, it's a great way to use up leftover turkey and it freezes like a dream.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter I use salted butter
- 3 stalks celery diced
- 2 carrots peeled and diced
- 1 cup onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ - 1 cup wild rice uncooked
- 8 cups chicken broth use low or no sodium added; or use homemade turkey broth or stock.
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 cups cooked turkey diced or shredded
- 1 cup milk divided
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions, celery, and carrots, sautéing until the onions are soft, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add wild rice, thyme, turkey broth, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cover and let it simmer for about 30 minutes or until the rice is almost tender.
- Mix in the cooked turkey and let it simmer uncovered for another 5 minutes.
- Combine flour with 1/2 cup of milk until smooth. Pour this into the soup, whisking until it thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the remaining milk and heavy cream. Heat until it just starts to simmer, then turn off the heat. Adjust seasoning and serve!
Notes
Chef Jenn's Tips
- Leftover turkey from a roast works great in this soup, or you can bake a turkey breast and dice it up. Even leftover grilled turkey will work!
- Homemade broth makes all the difference. I usually make turkey broth from leftover roasted turkey bones. If you’re using store-bought, go for low-sodium options.
- For a thicker soup, mix an extra 1-2 tablespoons of flour with 3-4 tablespoons of water to make a slurry. Never add dry flour directly to the soup; it will clump.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 408kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 27gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 504mgPotassium: 619mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3316IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 2mg
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